Description
Creamy, spiced, and perfectly festive, these Gingerbread Cheesecakes combine silky smooth cheesecake filling with warm holiday spices and a buttery cookie crust. They are mini, charming, and ideal for parties, gifting, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or speculoos cookie crumbs)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Mini gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until fully moistened.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and press 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of crust mixture into each cavity.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add brown sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add sour cream, molasses, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Mix in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly distributed.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin liners, filling almost to the top.
- Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 18 to 20 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly.
- Cool for 20 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream and mini gingerbread cookies before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the creamiest texture.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Use speculoos crumbs for a deeper caramelized flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: Approx. 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: gingerbread cheesecake, holiday dessert, mini cheesecakes, christmas baking, spiced cheesecake